By Chris Wright
Barcelona waved ‘ta ta’ to both the La Liga title and to coach Tata Martino yesterday after a 1-1 draw at the Camp Nou saw the 447 travelling Atletico fans witness their side win their first league championship since 1996.
Alexis Sanchez put Barca ahead with a cracking drive from an acute angle, with Diego Godin squaring things up shortly after half-time with a headed equaliser – with things remaining thus until the final whistle, ensuring Atleti won the league by a two-point margin…
However, midway through the second half Lionel Messi had a goal ruled out for offside, with replays showing that the ball had rebounded into his path off the leg of Atletico defender Juanfran…
Now, we’re not for one moment suggesting that the officials dropped a clanger here – it’s bloody difficult to spot, especially given they have one go at it – but still, that’s got to sting a little, no?
Oh well, well played Atletico Madrid! Worthy winners!